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This little lady only just went and graduated!

That's right folks, your reading a post from someone who has not long been in from her W9,R3 outing. Woo hoo. Massive well done to those who will also, and...

That's right folks, your reading a post from someone who has not long been in fr...

snack_shack

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 run 2

Finished this one this morning and feeling good. Does anyone else find the first 90 seconds the worst? Also, can anyone recommend some head phones that won't...

Finished this one this morning and feeling good. Does anyone else find the first...

Bgager

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1

25 minutes!!! Genuinely never thought I'd see the end of week 6, and I'm so happy to announce Week 7 Run 1 went smoothly! Runner's high kicked in at the end...

25 minutes!!! Genuinely never thought I'd see the end of week 6, and I'm so happ...

ReluctantCardio

•7 years ago

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Start again at 70

Well I did a bit tonight of fartlek training over nearly 2mile fast walking then bit of running between lamp posts Running was where I found my spiritual self....

Well I did a bit tonight of fartlek training over nearly 2mile fast walking then...

Coyesq

•7 years ago

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Back on the IC 😤

Well it seems after my last knee injury I pushed myself too far too quickly and now I have been back on the IC for over a week. The knee pain is improving but...

Well it seems after my last knee injury I pushed myself too far too quickly and ...

Jomarie1979

Graduate•7 years ago

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Trainer advice

Finally ready to invest in my first pair of serious trainers but I feel paralyzed at the thought of spending all that money and not getting the right shoe for...

Finally ready to invest in my first pair of serious trainers but I feel paralyze...

Withitmum1

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 3 run 3

This run was odd. I was late getting out of work, and rushed to be ready as soon as I got in. Off I went, and dropped my keys almost first thing. Stopped to...

This run was odd. I was late getting out of work, and rushed to be ready as soon...

Ashleev

Graduate•7 years ago

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WK8 R1 - More details later than planned.

Evening all. Sorry for disturbing your rest in front of a PC or TV screen. Just thought I would give you a few thoughts and comments on my run at 0640 this...

Evening all. Sorry for disturbing your rest in front of a PC or TV screen. Just...

tfcmagpie

Graduate•7 years ago

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Mad run

Wk 2 run 3 in drizzly rain complete with dog lead in one hand full poo bag in the other and a mad lab under my feet due to time limitations this eve!! A sight...

Wk 2 run 3 in drizzly rain complete with dog lead in one hand full poo bag in th...

Unfitat

•7 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2, AKA "Shut up, legs!"

I was really looking forward to my run and was very motivated to go out, which was a welcome change! Decided to try a new playlist for a bit of variety. As...

I was really looking forward to my run and was very motivated to go out, which w...

Hoopylady

•7 years ago

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It's great to be in week 8!

This evening I completed week 8 run 1 and I feel jolly pleased with myself. You might remember when I started the programme back in the summer that I was...

This evening I completed week 8 run 1 and I feel jolly pleased with myself. You ...

Beck1970

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week5 run2

Just completed the above and I can't believe how running that little bit extra can make you feel so good 😆

Just completed the above and I can't believe how running that little bit extra c...

Tricky2836

•7 years ago

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Week. 1

Well that's run 2 of wk 1 done and got to say I could do it again ... hopefully the start of something good 😀

Well that's run 2 of wk 1 done and got to say I could do it again ... hopefully ...

Bradleyw1

•7 years ago

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Inside or out

I have managed to wk4 r1, and was very pleased to have managed it and survived. I have done it all on a treadmill indoors with tv and DVD player. It suits me ,...

I have managed to wk4 r1, and was very pleased to have managed it and survived. ...

Nemota

Graduate•7 years ago

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Woopdedoo!

This App is AMAZING! I started the programme back in November and suffered a few setbacks along the way, mainly Achilles' tendon problems. Went to a sports...

This App is AMAZING! I started the programme back in November and suffered a few...

pinkdotty

Graduate•7 years ago

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New Shoes

Is it ok to just go out and run 5K (or more) when you have new running shoes? Did anyone get blisters after a 5k in new shoes? They fit pretty good but I...

Is it ok to just go out and run 5K (or more) when you have new running shoes? Di...

DawnRun

•7 years ago

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Week 1 run 1 again lol

So in week 2 I suffered from shin splint. I rested for a week and did my daily stretches. Felt much better today and watched a few videos about better...

So in week 2 I suffered from shin splint. I rested for a week and did my daily s...

nedsmithy

•7 years ago

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I did it!

I did it I did it I did it 😀🏃🏼‍♀️😀🏃🏼‍♀️😀🥂🍾🥇🏆 It was windy, raining, going dark but I did it anyway. I'm so chuffed, and so grateful to everyone...

I did it I did it I did it 😀🏃🏼‍♀️😀🏃🏼‍♀️😀🥂🍾🥇🏆 It was windy, raining, ...

unlikelyrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2 done, in the bag, complete!

Well week 2 run 3 is done, and you know what? It was great, I would say by far my best run to date. I felt I naturally upped my pace, I actually started 30...

Well week 2 run 3 is done, and you know what? It was great, I would say by far m...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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WK4 R2 - in 5 and a half hours!

In 5 and a half hours (spread over 3 weeks of course!) I've gone from a gasping couch potato to a being able to run for 5 mins non stop - it's incrrdible to...

In 5 and a half hours (spread over 3 weeks of course!) I've gone from a gasping ...

BeccaMM

•7 years ago

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Wk 8 run 1 ✅

Sorted 😊😊😊

Polly2810

Graduate•7 years ago

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Wk3r3 done!

Felt ok last 90 seconds burned so slowed to a walk and did 90 more at end. Bit of swelling lower right calf.

Felt ok last 90 seconds burned so slowed to a walk and did 90 more at end. Bit ...

Mrmreeves

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Pre 1st park run run

Think 5k in 26mins is ok!? Will soon see on Saturday morning - helped that I needed a number 2 (sorry) for the last 4K so needed to get home!!🏡 Good luck all...

Think 5k in 26mins is ok!? Will soon see on Saturday morning - helped that I nee...

Bloke70

Graduate•7 years ago

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Rubbish run!

Just got back from my week8 run 2 ..... epic fail! I am so disappointed in myself as I only managed 20 mins. I'm not a happy bunny at the moment. Even my son...

Just got back from my week8 run 2 ..... epic fail! I am so disappointed in mysel...

Pathrunner

Graduate•7 years ago

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Mental health benefits, anyone?

Okay, 8 runs under my belt and in wk 3. Just realised how much calmer, and happier I am feeling in my day to day life. I have been prone to mild depression in...

Okay, 8 runs under my belt and in wk 3. Just realised how much calmer, and happi...

Sadie-runs

Graduate•7 years ago

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Week 2

I'm new to this forum but I completed week 1 last week and did the first run of week 2 yesterday.... looking forward to runs 2 and 3 this week!

I'm new to this forum but I completed week 1 last week and did the first run of ...

TeeJayTee

•7 years ago

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Toe and foot pain

So I've just completed w6r2 and I think I've managed to find a groove with my breathing, but I'm getting pain in my toe, the one next to the little one. It...

So I've just completed w6r2 and I think I've managed to find a groove with my br...

LesleyD123

•7 years ago

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Wk8 =practice week: on holiday and have to stop to take pics 😀

We are on our holidays this week and there's a lovely country park alongside the shore, where I've been running. I'm not used to running on grass or with an...

We are on our holidays this week and there's a lovely country park alongside the...

ShashHR

Graduate•7 years ago

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Newbie...

Just started today & unfortunately I didn't even complete the 1st run of week 1. I did however complete 1 hour plus of walking beforehand and I'm recovering...

Just started today & unfortunately I didn't even complete the 1st run of week 1....

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Two days in a row?

Hi, I'm at Week 6 and did Run 1 yesterday, do you think I'm ok to go for the Run 2 this evening? I know it's advised against, I just really have the urge to...

Hi, I'm at Week 6 and did Run 1 yesterday, do you think I'm ok to go for the R...

aelmer

•7 years ago

15 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for September 2017

This little lady only just went and graduated!

Week 2 run 2

Week 7 Run 1

Start again at 70

Back on the IC 😤

Trainer advice

Week 3 run 3

WK8 R1 - More details later than planned.

Mad run

Week 3 Run 2, AKA "Shut up, legs!"

It's great to be in week 8!

Week5 run2

Week. 1

Inside or out

Woopdedoo!

New Shoes

Week 1 run 1 again lol

I did it!

Week 2 done, in the bag, complete!

WK4 R2 - in 5 and a half hours!

Wk 8 run 1 ✅

Wk3r3 done!

Pre 1st park run run

Rubbish run!

Mental health benefits, anyone?

Week 2

Toe and foot pain

Wk8 =practice week: on holiday and have to stop to take pics 😀

Newbie...

Two days in a row?

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